Kate went into the hospital to be induced because of concern over Ryder’s estimated size and labor stalled so he was born by cesarean section

He weighed 8 lbs and 11 oz at birth

His maternal grandmother is actress Goldie Hawn

His maternal grandfather is actor Kurt Russell

His other maternal grandfather is actor Bill Hudson

His parents split up with he was 2 years old

He speaks both English and French

Quotes:

“I was eight months pregnant and every night he ended his show with a song called “Ride”. Ryder would go insane in my stomach every time and it had to be the bass line. It’s kind of a funk song. I made a joke and said, ‘Wouldn’t it be funny if we called him Ride.’ We’re Grateful Dead fans and ‘I Know You Rider’ is one of our favorite songs. I just went, ‘Ryder,’ that sounds great and it feels like him.” – Kate on coming up with her first born’s name.

“I do remember being rolled out of the surgery room right after I had him and I looked up at my Pa and I said, ‘Did you meet Ryder Russell?,’ because it was the first time he heard his name. That was a great moment for me and for him.” – Kate paying homage to her step-father (Pa) Kurt Russell.

“He loves to sing. He loves to dance. You get a guitar on him, and he’s mimicking a real guitar player. Ryder dances to the beat of his own drum already.” – Kate on the musical inclinations of her then 5-year-old son.

“Am I going to look back and say, ‘God, I wish I could have gone to that concert?’ I’d rather be listening to my son sing songs. I’d rather be watching him sleep.” – Kate on giving up her active social life for her son.